Best Public Schools in Zip Code 72440


Summary:

The 72440 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Hillcrest Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 253 students. The school is part of the Hillcrest School District, which is ranked 130 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hillcrest Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from a high of 89th out of 492 Arkansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to a low of 211th out of 487 in 2021-2022, suggesting its performance may be variable. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in the upper grade levels (5th and 6th), indicating it may be performing well academically compared to other schools in Arkansas. The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 80.63%, suggesting a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and its spending per student of $12,263 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its academic performance.

Overall, Hillcrest Elementary School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its district and the state of Arkansas, particularly in the upper grade levels. However, the school's variable ranking history and high free/reduced lunch rate suggest there may be room for improvement in ensuring consistent academic success for all students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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